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New York, NY, US

New York, New York, US

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Drive company growth by developing global store buildout and private label product plans.
• Established key relationships with government and various private firms which fast tracked business connections and facilitated gaining critical insights.
• Assessed global pet market opportunities & trends, developed initial feasibility studies and market entry plans. Quantified required investment, potential returns, and identified primary risks and barriers to success.
• Developed complete feasibility study which provided the requisite details necessary to determine whether PetSmart should enter Mexico.
• Built dynamic models to create market development plan for Mexico.
• Instrumental in building the first international development department including budgeting, trip planning, international security training and necessary support functions.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Formulated and presented recommendations to Executive Management regarding competitors’ product offerings and pricing strategies leading to the identification of new lines of business and associated growth opportunities.
• Identified anti-competitive strategies including product and services offerings, pricing and market development opportunities to grow market share.
• Analyzed millions of data points using dynamic models built from the ground up.
• Instrumental in establishing the initial competitive intelligence department and processes including building data collection apps and associated data analytics.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Developed insurance threshold guidelines. Functioned as administrator for Salesforce - enterprise risk software. Supported distribution centers, stores and business partners with safety metrics and analysis and managed.
• Implemented components of PetSmart's enterprise risk software which resulted in significant productivity improvements.
• Streamlined surety bond renewals and certificate of insurance updates which reduced compliance issues and enabled departments to focus on more critical tasks.
• Streamlined OSHA regulator visits by making reports instantly available to our distribution centers reducing the risk of OSHA fines.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Identified savings opportunities, performed vendor risk analysis and reported & analyzed the total cost of ownership.
• Automated and redesigned monthly, quarterly and annual reporting which facilitated significant productivity improvements.
• Developed and implemented total cost of ownership model which quantified indirect savings and generated savings in excess of $100K.
• Implemented spend visibility tool which categorized millions of dollars of transactions and reduced indirect spend by more than $500K.

Phoenix, Arizona, US

• Negotiated with landlords on Common Area Maintenance (CAM), insurance and real estate taxes.
• Developed strong relationships with landlords to facilitate favorable negotiations.
• Built and implemented system to track leases approaching default. Helped avoid potentially significant financial consequences from lease covenant violations.

• Assisted customers with transactions, research of accounts and special projects. Developed a process and procedure manual for the customer service role that became a personal reference guide that was rolled out to all.

• Work with the branch manager to ensure compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Manage cash flow and budget ensuring we don't exceed our budget.
• Handle operational aspects of the branch (Finances, Human Resources and IT related issues)

US

• Worked directly with President to develop strategy to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
• Developed a compilation of marketing materials to inform individuals of their options.
• Worked with homeowners on an individual basis to inform them of their options.

Glendale, AZ, US

• Worked directly with Director of Development in developing budget, programs/activities and goals for the upcoming school year.
• Cultivate donors and maintain existing donor relations.
• Plan and execute fundraising events throughout the year to raise funds for student scholarships.
• Develop yearly reports about student success rates, scholarships, and development activities.

B.S, Finance

A.A, Business